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Royal Mail boss to step down after tumultuous two years
Simon Thompson was under pressure after a long industrial dispute and accusations he had misled MPs.
GMB union writes to tribunal for Amazon recognition in pay row
The trade union is writing to the Central Arbitration Committee to request legal recognition.
Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case
Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard.
Holiday car hire costs soar since pandemic, says Which?
Consumer group Which? says costs at popular destinations are up with customers often stung by hidden charges.
UK economy: Cost of living and strikes weigh on growth
The economy grew only slightly in the first three months of the year, as high prices kept purse strings tight.
Australia government approves first new coal mine since elected
The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.
Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss
The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.
New York City passes law barring weight discrimination
America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.
Peloton recalls 2 million bikes over injury risk
It is the second major recall for the bike company which soared to popularity during the pandemic.
Be very careful with 100% mortgages, says Bank
The Bank of England governor says buyers should treat these sometimes riskier deals with caution.